40% Off Kits at HL

Also in their weekly ad, no coupon.

Chemteacher

Not to revive and old thread, but....I went into my local HL last week and noticed they restocked on some kits. It was the usually stuff but also kits I hadn’t seen before in the store. Interesting thing is the 40% sale on kits was stIll going on. Hopefully, they continue to offer more kits and enlarge their stock.

 

Yesterday morning I had heard that the MPC Schwinn 10 speed bike was being repopped.  I was planning to go to HL in the afternoon, and was surprised to see it on the shelves already.  Picked one up.

I seem to remember that HL brings in new inventory around October/November every year. I doubt if they’re getting rid of the model kit aisle, probably just replacing stock.

Unfortunately, for the last few years it seems like they’ve moved increasingly towards reissue kits, novelty kits, etc. They now only stock one or two higher-quality kits, such as the Tamiya Easy 8. Several years ago they had a much nicer selection. Hopefully they’ll restock with some nicer kits.

RickS

...There's a discount chain called Ollies.... don't know how far and wide they are, but there are 2 in the Oklahoma City area... 

Yeah, Ollie's started here in PA, out near Harrisburg.  For many years, they were focused on the East Coast, but they've been extending their market further west.

They buy odd lots from close-outs, and they have distribution agreements with wholesalers.  Going into their stores is almost like visiting an indoor flea market.  I'd be leary of buying food items there, for example.  But you can find some good bargains on just about anything else.

As far as models go, they distribute the brands that Round2 owns, like Lindberg and Hawk, so you can find current releases of those brands there.

If you keep in mind that it's not a hobby shop, but just one more place to look for some kits, you can be very happy.  If you go in expecting to see the latest Eduard or Dragon kits, you'll be disappointed.

For that matter, HobbyLobby is a general hobby supply store, too, not a dedicated scale model shop.  So again, for what it is, it's a useful place to visit.  But if you want or need specialty PE or aftermarket decals, it's not the place to go.

I actually spoke to the manager of that department back in august, and she actually loves her department, and those that frequent it, and she assured me that they are just updating/revamping their plastic model department with new stock and are just clearing out old stock...

Has anyone found out if they are just purging old inventory, or getting out of the plastic kit business alltogether?  I can't imagine they are making any profit here when everyone is picking up the few high end kits they actually do carry.

Never much choice at the 17 year HL here in NC.

One wonders if they are trying to purge to make way for newer kits. 

It's back.....just saw that boxed model kits are 40% off again in their weekly ad.  No coupon needed.

Glamdring

I was a very bad boy, ordered more kits I don't need and likely will never get to.  But I couldn't pass on the rare combo of  40% off AND free shipping.

In my defense, 2 kits will for friends I am trying to lure into the hobby....

 

If you manage to hook your friends into the hobby, then it's money well spent!

I was a very bad boy, ordered more kits I don't need and likely will never get to.  But I couldn't pass on the rare combo of  40% off AND free shipping.

In my defense, 2 kits will for friends I am trying to lure into the hobby....

Then too, some people are just born lucky!  A local club member found this at an Ollie's in Birmingham, Alabama.  $59.99!

RickS,

Thanks for the heads up on Ollie's!  I just returned from our local one and picked up the Delta Dagger kit (they didn't have the FW).  I don't have many jets in my stash so this is a nice addition.

Gary

PS> I still have an original Monogram FW-190 I hope to "restore" one day.  How do I know it's original?  It's been traveling around with me for about 50 years. 

tankboy51

The older Monogram FW 190 takes me way back in time to 1966 or so when I first had it.   I probably  did not paint any thing on it.  Well, maybe  a grey bottom.  It was a fun kit.  Of course, I LOVED all of the fun extras in the kit.  It probably cost me .75 cents.  

The older Monogram FW 190 takes me way back in time to 1966 or so when I first had it.   I probably  did not paint any thing on it.  Well, maybe  a grey bottom.  It was a fun kit.  Of course, I LOVED all of the fun extras in the kit.  It probably cost me .75 cents.  

68GT

Is that Fw190 the old Monogram kit or the Hasegawa rebox?

That one's the Monogram kit.  The Hasegawa kit (originally Trimaster?) was the one they issued under the ProModeler label.

mustang1989

May God be with you on that Corsair build. Man that was a toughy.

Haven't built this kit since the 70s if it's the same old Monogram kit.  I did notice they used that softer gray plastic instead of the older hard blue stuff.

Been away from the forums for a few weeks, but made a pretty good deal today, and though this thread might be a good place to crow about it.  LOL  There's a discount chain called Ollies.... don't know how far and wide they are, but there are 2 in the Oklahoma City area.  In their latest flyer, they have model kits on sale.... it says more selections available in store.  A bit of an overstatement, but I did find 2 gems today.... both Revell, both 1/48 scale.  One for $7.99, one for 9.99.  Pretty hard to beat!

Despite getting 4 kits as gifts 3 days ago... I ordered 4 from HL.  Including my first toon tank! Great deals

V-22 Osprey Model Kit

$39.99 $24.00 SKU: 1877141

QTY 1

Total: $24.00

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Model Kit

$26.99 $16.20 SKU: 1019553

QTY 1

Total: $16.20

Sherman M4A1 Medium Tank Model Kit

$14.99 $9.00 SKU: 1698018

QTY 1

Total: $9.00

1980 Jeep Honcho "Ice Patrol" Model Kit

$29.99 $18.00 SKU: 1649318

QTY 1

Total: $18.00

68GT

Yeah, I had to tell the cashier the same thing. don't know why its not in their system unless its a misprint on the flyer. Think they usually do 20% off kits in December. My HL had nothing new but the same Revell/Monogram kits, Some Academy, Airfix and Tamiya stuff. Same stuff they have been carrying the last few years. I did walk away with 2 Academy A-10s and a Revell Corsair for $35.